The mission of the National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention (NCC MERP) is to maximize the safe use of medications and to increase awareness of medication errors through open communication, increased reporting and promotion of medication error prevention strategies.

The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) is a nonprofit organization devoted entirely to preventing medication errors.

National Quality Forum (NQF) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, membership-based organization that works to catalyze improvements in healthcare. OPSC is a proud NQF member.

MACRMI is a Massachusetts alliance of patient advocacy groups, healthcare facilities and their insurers, and statewide provider organizations committed to transparent communication, sincere apologies and fair compensation in cases of avoidable medical harm.

The Oregon Health and Science University Pacific Northwest Evidence-based Practice Center conducts systematic reviews of health care topics for federal and state agencies, professional associations, and foundations.